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Lab Patient Technician
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- Full-time
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Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
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Nucleic Acids Specialist, ATMF
The University of British Columbia
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- $5,538.94 to $6,497.44 CAD / month
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Vancouver, BC · UBCV | Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)
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Simon Fraser University

Instrument Technician

Burnaby, BC, Canada

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Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Experience: NMR and mass spectrometry knowledge and experience is required. 4 years of experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

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Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The Department of Chemistry is driven by research and our students to work alongside the core goals of the university. The laboratory technicians team at the department of Chemistry provides essential support to our undergraduate and graduate students, Teaching Assistants, Faculty and Staff.

About the Role

Provides a complete range of technical support for scientific instruments and equipment in research and teaching laboratories, as well as shared research facilities, within the Chemistry Department. Operates and maintains the elemental analysis (EA) facility as a service to the faculty and students in the Department of Chemistry, primarily, in the Faculty of Science, in general, and researchers outside of SFU. Performs maintenance and repair work on scientific equipment and instrumentation in various Chemistry teaching laboratories (including, but not limited to, gas chromatography, atomic absorption, thermal gravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) and in the EA facility (elemental analyzer). Provides support for shared departmental research facilities and teaching laboratories.

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Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, including training in analytical methods or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. NMR and mass spectrometry knowledge and experience is required. 4 years of experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.

Ability to operate, troubleshoot and repair various scientific instruments and equipment.
Ability to use various analytical methods at an advanced level.
Ability to provide technical advice and consultation on conducting and designing experiments.
Ability to provide training to users on proper operation of various scientific instrumentation.
Excellent knowledge of a range of chromatographic and mass spectrometer technologies (i.e., GC, GCMS, HPLC, MS, LCMS) used for teaching and research purposes.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
Funding for professional development expenses*
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*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.

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Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive technical support for scientific instruments and equipment within the Chemistry Department's research and teaching laboratories. Operate and maintain the elemental analysis facility while assisting faculty, students, and external researchers with experimental design and instrument training.

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and at least 4 years of relevant experience in analytical methods. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of chromatographic and mass spectrometry technologies along with the ability to troubleshoot and repair scientific instrumentation.

Skills

Chemistry
Analytical methods
NMR
Mass spectrometry
Gas chromatography
Atomic absorption
Thermal gravimetric analysis
Differential scanning calorimetry
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
GCMS
LCMS
Instrument maintenance
Laboratory support
Technical training
Troubleshooting

Benefits

Vacation
Hybrid-work program
Defined benefit pension plan
Tuition waiver
Professional development funding

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Keywords

Chemistry
Analytical chemistry
Laboratory technician
Scientific instrumentation
NMR
Mass spectrometry
GC
GCMS
HPLC
LCMS
Atomic absorption
TGA
DSC
FTIR
Elemental analysis
Research support
Teaching laboratory
Instrument maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical support
Higher education
CUPE Local 3338
Hybrid work

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